Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
